Valais canton is the renowned mountain resort. Situated in the southern part of Zermatt, Switzerland, people from all around the world travel here for hiking, mountain climbing and most of all, snow skiing. But what many may not realize, these are just a few of Zermatt attractions. At an elevation of over 1,600 meters, the town of Zermatt is nestled right below the Matterhorn. The iconic, massive, snow-capped mountain is known the world over for its beauty and its entertainment value.

Zermatt
may be a tiny hamlet, but it has more hotels than many big cities and numerous
apartments, more than 2000, that are available for holiday rentals. And still,
there are times, that there isn’t enough! This is why the experienced traveler
will tell you to book your Zermatt
Accommodation early. Even if you get there and find that there are
plenty of openings around Zermatt, to have yours booked and secured is better
to arrive and have nothing.

A
German speaking area that is located in Visp is the village known as Zermatt.
With almost 6,000 year-round residents, it is a famous area for hiking,
mountain climbing and most importantly, snow skiing. This area of Switzerland is where the great
Matterhorn is found and Zermatt is located at the upper end of Mattertal.
Sitting at an elevation of 1,620 m, this is the foot of the highest peak, just
on the border of Italy.